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The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the articles, Daily Events & Live Music Schedules & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses ....Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Primary school adds extra day: Making up missed classes

Una primaria más se unió a día extra de labores

Sábado, 28 de Septiembre de 2013 21:22

Como parte de acuerdo para la recuperación de clases

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 28 de septiembre.-

Since last week the primary school Julio Sauri Espinosa has been having classes scheduled on Saturdays, as though it were a normal school day, to make up for time lost during the strike. This will consist of a total of eight Saturdays to make up forty hours. Parents who said they could not bring their children on Saturdays were offered the option of having the children depart daily at 12:15pm instead of 11:15am. The primary school Cesar Mendoza scheduled Saturday classes after a meeting with parents. Some parents objected and others accused them of not wanting to get up early on Saturdays, but it was agreed that the classes will begin this weekend and continue throughout October.

No restrictions for the registered fishermen to use the Isla Contoy camp

Ninguna restricción

Sábado, 28 de Septiembre de 2013 21:22

Para que pescadores debidamente registrados usen campamento en reserva de Isla Contoy

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 28 de septiembre.-

Baltazar Gómez Catzín is president of the fishing cooperative “Por la Justicia Social”, and director of the State Federation of Fishing Cooperatives. He explained that there are no restrictions on fishermen of Isla Mujeres, who are registered, using the fishing camp at Isla Contoy during lobster season, which began in July. He said they are not using it now for practical reasons, such as the cost of fuel and an insufficient number of lobster nearby. In November and December, when the 'nortes' begin, they will usually make use of the camp, because that is when the lobster come out of their caves and 'run'. He said usually about forty men go to the camp, and as the lobster 'run', the camp reaches a maximum of 60 to 70 fishermen.

Tvisla Mujeres

Noticias de Quequi......

PROFEPA ordered the demolition of the (second) pier at Avalon reef

Ordena Profepa demolición de muelle de Avalon Reef

The Avalon Reef Hotel began building a second bridge, and the manager of a nearby property asked to see the permits. When the hotel was unwilling, Santiago Robles Martinez filed a complaint with PROFEPA, the environmental authority, because the bridge being built in the Federal Zone would affect the beach club Fenix Lounge. PROFEPA ordered its immediate removal, because there was no permission sought or given. The Avalon Reef tore down the work and continued with repairs on their old dock, which serves as the only access to the property.

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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

SIPSE

Diario La Verdad

por esto

Undocumented men received aid
Indocumentados reciben ayuda+] Ver mas

On Friday a group of six undocumented Cubans were arrested by officers of the Judicial Police, in coordination with the Navy and municipal police, when they were spotted on the beach near the irregular colonia of Guadalupana. Witnesses say there were a total of eight, and the authorities secured four while they were in the water, and four ran south, and two have not been found. According to the Cubans, they encountered an island fisherman offshore who recommended they go to Isla Mujeres as the closest place to find food and water, because they had been at sea for twenty days and were exhausted and hungry. They had enough fuel to reach the United States, and the boat was not your average 'balsero' vessel. It was in good condition, with a roof, and a car engine which had been adapted.

Making up the lost time

Recuperan el tiempo perdido Ver mas

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Inauguration of the new Mayor is tonight on the town square with the event beginning at 11:30pm.
Sept. 30 Change of Municipal Government
I will be working on this section for October-November. There is usually a Mayan-Caribbean Cultural Festival, and of course Day of the Dead, which lasts over a week here as Hanal Pixan. At the end of November is the town saint celebration. Then in early December is the Virgin of Guadalupe festival which begins the Christmas holidays that continue into January and the Day of Kings.

Live Music on Sundays

EARLY SHOWS
The Joint: 1-4 Marco (Reggae) LINK
Casa de los Suenos 4-7 & Half Price Appetizers LINK LINK
Chuuk Kay: 3:30-6:30 Banda Sin Nombre LINK
Fenix: 3-5 Asere que Bola! Free Chipachole LINK

A LITTLE LATER....
Iguanas: Latin/Caribbean/Mx ~6p-8p LINK LINK
Brisas Grill: ?? ~dusk? Cuban trio? LINK
Sunset Grill: Sunset vocal & keyboard LINK

Faynes ?8-10 Raul Alexis LINK
Comono/El Patio 8:30 - 11 pm ? LINK

LATE NIGHT
Faynes 10:30-12 ? Banda Sin Nombre LINK

Poc Na ? Link
Tres Mentiras ? LINK
Cafe del mar ? LINK
La Catrina ? LINK

Banda Sin Nombre: Schedule for September:

Chuuk Kay: Saturday and Sunday 3:30-5:30
Fayne’s: Thursday-Saturday 10:15-12:15

John Cain's current schedule is
Tuesdays at Cafe Del Mar
Wednesday at Bally Hoo with Sol Rockers.
Friday at Iguana Bar
Saturday at Sunset Grill
These start around 6:30 or 7 and last a couple hours

On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Fredy's restaurant by Caribe on Canvas

Fredys Antonio Poot Ucan changed his profile picture.

Caribe On Canvas Ceviche and a cold beer at Picus would sure be a great way to spend lunch time today!

Christy Dix added a new photo.

Christy Dix Buenos días!

Healthcare options in Mexico
HERE is an article in English by an expat who uses the IMSS for healthcare, with private docs and a catastrophic coverage plan. IMSS insurance fees are ~ $625usd (~7500pesos) yearly per family, with no copays or deductibles. (There are some things it doesn't cover at first, whose coverage is phased in.)

Christy DixIsla Mujeres Community Information Board Hi everyone, I teach an English class (for adults) today, Sat, Sept. 28 from 5-6pm at la Iglesia de Jesus Cristo in Cañotal. This class is every Sat, same time, same place. Students do not need to be members of the church, it is open to the public. This class is for beginners and costs $50 pesos per student. Please help me spread the word if you know anyone who may be interested. My phone number is 998-136-1497. Thanks!

Taken last year.by .Doris Nielsen Nickel . — in Isla Mujeres.

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Inauguration on Town square tonight at 11pm

Agapito Magaña Sanchez

Toma de Protesta — in Isla Mujeres.

Katie Cain Land Yoga Move is back- Gentle Yoga Move class is moving to a new location at El Milagros Marina and Hotel. Classes will resume Tuesday, October, 1. Classes will be in the air conditioned movie theater on Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM. Saturday classes will be dependent on the number of students, at least three, until late October.Please bring a mat, some are available. Props are provided. Water is a must! Please contact me for more information.Namaste

Stuffed squash...That is a common local squash. (Squash is one of the 'three sisters' of Mesoamerican food..Beans, corn, & squash.)

Ignacio Acosta CasanovamCalabacitas rellenas y su respectiva cocacola.

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These were for sale yesterday evening by delivery for 7 pesos each...they are filled with ground beef!

Genni AguilarMerca IslaPara hoy ricos conitos rellenos de carne molidaa!!A partir de las 5pm hagan sus pedidos, por esta via, inbox, whatsapp 9981614873 o a mi casa 2742528 Servicio a domicilio Precio $7 pesos

Para hoy ricos conitos rellenos de carne molidaa!!
A partir de las 5pm hagan sus pedidos, por esta via, inbox, whatsapp 9981614873 o a mi casa 2742528
Servicio a domicilio :D
Precio $7 pesos

Tiffany Yenawine Wareing

One of my friends & one of my Isla Artists, Bessie Hamaker rescued these three Isla doggies yesterday. MamaCita is in rough shape but she has taken such good care of her pups, CeCe, the little black female & Bubba, the white & black male. Even as malnourished as she is MamaCita wags her tail & smiles while you pet her. The puppies are so sweet. They are now all on a road to a healthy life. Once they have been spayed/neutered & have all the shots, the pups will be ready for adoption. The Mama will need to gain some weight & strength as well as being spayed & given her shots & then she too will be ready for adoption. Feel free to contact Alison Sawyer Current if you want one of these Isla Pups to be part of your forever family!!!

You don't have to give any info to vote, and it takes you right to the Isla Animals option. Very easy! Click this link: Please Help My Animal Shelter Win

Isla Animals is participating in a contest to win $10,000.00. All you have to do is go to: www.shelterchallenge.com and vote for them. You can vote once per day, and do not need to create an account to vote. Please share with your animal lover and Isla lover friends!

HERE is some awesome whale shark (and ray) video!!

Isla Mujeres Artist Fair Jaziby Leon will be one of our new artists participating in the Isla Mujeres Artist Fair. We thank Zina for letting her know about the Fair. Jaziby makes candles for all holidays & all occasions. A great house warming or hostess gift! We look forward to seeing more of her work!

Jaziby Leon will be one of our new artists participating in the Isla Mujeres Artist Fair. We thank Zina for letting her know about the Fair. Jaziby makes candles for all holidays & all occasions. A great house warming or hostess gift! We look forward to seeing more of her work!

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DivePhotoGuide - Underwater Photography & Video shared John R Munro's photo. Simple Manta beauty by DPG fan, John R Munro

Mantas of Mexico.While we went to see the Whale sharks of the Yucatan, we were pleasantly surprised to see dozens of huge Manta rays feeding with them.

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This LINK isn't from Isla Mujeres .... it is from the Grand Cayman's ...fascinating footage of coral spawning!